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May 21, 2021

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VA Footprint Expands in 1Q21 Government Lending

Both FHA and VA saw sharp declines in purchase-money endorsements in the first quarter, and the FHA actually posted a bigger gain in refinance business. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

The Guessing Game Continues for FHA and Ginnie Posts

Ginnie Mae hasn’t had a “confirmed” president since early 2017. Is that about to change? Read More

Congress Passes Bill to Ease Shortage of FHA Appraisers

The Homebuyers Assistance Act of 2021 amends the National Housing Act to allow state-licensed professionals to conduct appraisals for FHA-insured properties. Read More

House Committee Approves Two Bills to Help Borrowers

Two separate bills aim to improve the mortgage process for borrowers who have a limited proficiency of English and to combat discrimination in the consumer marketplace. Read More

FHA Clarifies COVID-Related Loss-Mitigation Options

Lenders can begin reviewing borrowers for loss-mitigation options at any point prior to completion or expiration of their pandemic-related forbearance period. Read More

FHA/VA Delinquencies Remain Elevated in 1Q21

The seriously delinquent rate for FHA and VA loans declined by 47 basis points and 3 bps, respectively, during the first quarter, IFHA found. Read More

How Does COVID Hold Up to the Great Recession?

In what may be an apples-to-orange comparison, it looks like the homeowners impacted by the COVID crisis were better off than those impacted during the Great Recession. Read More

Around the Industry

Genworth delays Enact IPO; Ginnie FY20 audit report; HUD Secretary Fudge violated the Hatch Act; rates drop, VA market revs up; FHA Catalyst updates. Read More

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